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stevemarl wrote:

Caprigear wrote:It is metal but I wouldn't try to weld it, chances are that the metal is that thin that you would just blow more holes in it. Use chemical metal, it's fuel resistant.

Could you also try brazing it or soldering?

Probably a good idea to empty the fuel tank first mind

Not essential to take the steering wheel off, but makes it so much easier to get at. It's held on by a 22mm nut. Once that's off, you may find the wheel is stuck on the splines. Place left hand behind the wheel at 9 o'clock position. Place right hand in front of the wheel at 3 o'clock. Strike simul...

How long is a bit of string :) Can't give you a guide price I'm afraid, but it certainly won't be cheap if you can find someone to take it on. There was a few companies that did this as an off-the-shelf conversion back in the 90's but I don't know if any still exist or if they do whether they still ...

... also the cars not jacked up i just turned the wheel full lock to right and laided down underneath with the camera. :D I don't think there should be that much movement in the spring if it's under load (i.e. the weight of the car is on it's wheels) should there? Are you sure this spring is a matc...

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It's quite common to see that these days when one set of roadworks is near another lot, the whole section between the two is closed down as well. Frustrating to say the least. This I can kind of understand as the most hazardous areas of any controflow / lane closure are going to be the transitions....

Also, beware with the new rules, unless you can prove the car was never used on the road after it transferred ownership if you don't tax it straight away you'll be issued an automatic fine. It's the one part of the new system that I think is flawed. With the old system you could sell a car with time...

Andrew 2.8i wrote: There was a V8 Capri down there one month last year. A black one with white wheels. Not yours is it?

Nope, not me. Nice to see how many Cappa's are still about in Bristol tho. Usually see one every couple of weeks!

Love it. This time of year is great. So exciting to start seeing all the great classics coming out of their winter hibernation! Hi Damajin, If you're in Bristol, do you ever go down to see the cars in Queen square? Great selection of classics being used there. Andrew. I've been trying to get down t...

Love it.

This time of year is great. So exciting to start seeing all the great classics coming out of their winter hibernation!

Hi, Coming back from picking up my cousin from the airport, I spotted (and followed for a while) a lovely 2.8 Injection with plate C___GOV and wondered if it was anyone on here. If so, I was the loonatic waving at you at the Eastgate / Fishponds roundabout! I struggle to control myself when I see Ca...

The master cylinder needs to be matched to the brake setup you have. For a start you need to have the 2.0 servo for a start as this has the correct bolt spacing for the LR master cylinder to fit. The 1.6, 2.8 and 3.0 used a girling not ATE master cylinder from memory which have a different bolt spac...

Not that one. I've got this one: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-ctj2500qlg-2-5-tonne-aluminium-garage-j It's really very good. - Twin cylinder for fast lift (5 pumps to full lift when not loaded) - really controllable drop by twisting the handle. This was the issue with my...

Sorry to hear that, it sucks when you're forced to give up something you love. I'm sure it was a tough decision to make!

I would also question the term 'rip off' that is often used. Some people do try to exploit the market on occasion but it is up to the buyer if he wants to be 'exploited'. I see a 'rip off' as when you don't get want you think you are buying - maybe the sender was second hand or didn't work, that so...

Good work Beakster, it's down to the efforts of people like yourself we get to share in this community of oddballs with a common interest.

Thanks for all the time you put in!

For that sort of application I'd suggest going with a custom build. I used a company called RadTec, if you speak to Keith he will work with you to put together a rad to suit your needs. If it helps, mine was based on the Dax Tojeiro rad they do which is designed for a V8. Mine is mounted upside-down...

Been a long while since I posted but couldn't resist chipping in to say that a Capri is a lot of fun with a V8 :D Mine has a 3.9 litre Rover running with an Edelbrock 500 carb on Offenhauser 360 manifold with Mallory ignition. I'd second that. Mine's a 4.1 with fast road can, a Holley 500 carb, the...

Thanks for the replies, will look into those areas. It does sound like a misfire but car was perfect before the puddle, and instantly low on power/juddery straight after. I am inclined to think it's exhaust/sensor related. Water in the connection to the coilpack as a result of a big SPLASH could a ...

Merry, Christmas Nick :D And to all on the forum ! I joined in May myself & would also like to thank everyone who has given good advice along the way. Hope to meet up with some forum members in the new year when we're back on the road. All the best, Rob Ditto, hope everyone has a fantastic Chri...